Low Milk Supply...Will it increase? :(

My twins arrived 10 days ago via c-section and my milk came in on day 4-5. This week, it seemed like they want to be fed more often and is always hungry but I do not have enough milk supply for them. When I tried to pump, only droplets came out... My lactation consultant asked me to keep pumping even if there is nothing to trigger the hormones to produce more milk but it's so depressing not to see any coming out.. Will I produce more milk later?? Is this just the initial phase that I have so little milk?? I have been taking fenugreek and milk thistle but it doesn't seemed to help. Anyone with the same problem but eventually produced more milk later???

My twins arrived 10 days ago via c-section and my milk came in on day 4-5. This week, it seemed like they want to be fed more often and is always hungry but I do not have enough milk supply for them. When I tried to pump, only droplets came out... My lactation consultant asked me to keep pumping even if there is nothing to trigger the hormones to produce more milk but it's so depressing not to see any coming out.. Will I produce more milk later?? Is this just the initial phase that I have so little milk?? I have been taking fenugreek and milk thistle but it doesn't seemed to help. Anyone with the same problem but eventually produced more milk later???

I have the same problem, my twins arrived July 3rd, they've been feeding formula in the hospital, and then im pumping when I got home from hospital, at first it's like you just few drops but now it slowly increase everyday, I know people said you have to pump every 2 hours to be successfully increase the milk, I didnt pump every 2 hours, my incision from csection still hurt and So hard to get up and pump every 2 hours, the twins are drinking formula plus maybe 2 oz of breast milk each day per baby, better than nothing, I do hope my milk increase as days go by, I can only get about an ounce each pump (two boobs) combined, lol, very little but it's increasing, you just have to pump very often.

I have the same problem, my twins arrived July 3rd, they've been feeding formula in the hospital, and then im pumping when I got home from hospital, at first it's like you just few drops but now it slowly increase everyday, I know people said you have to pump every 2 hours to be successfully increase the milk, I didnt pump every 2 hours, my incision from csection still hurt and So hard to get up and pump every 2 hours, the twins are drinking formula plus maybe 2 oz of breast milk each day per baby, better than nothing, I do hope my milk increase as days go by, I can only get about an ounce each pump (two boobs) combined, lol, very little but it's increasing, you just have to pump very often.

This was a constant struggle for me. My twins were born 4 weeks early via c section and my milk took about a week to build up. They were in the NICU for about 2 weeks so I had to pump and pump even though hardly anything was coming out. By the time I got milk it wasn't enough to feed them entirely, so I had to supplement formula after I would bf them to make sure they were fed enough. It can get overwhelming and frustrating at times, but keep at it and you will end up producing more milk. Good luck!!

This was a constant struggle for me. My twins were born 4 weeks early via c section and my milk took about a week to build up. They were in the NICU for about 2 weeks so I had to pump and pump even though hardly anything was coming out. By the time I got milk it wasn't enough to feed them entirely, so I had to supplement formula after I would bf them to make sure they were fed enough. It can get overwhelming and frustrating at times, but keep at it and you will end up producing more milk. Good luck!!

That is so comforting to know. I have a helper here to help me with the babies and everyday she has been telling me how much milk her previous employer had, so much so that the employer asked her to use the breast milk to wash her hands and take bath etc....it's so hurtful to hear these stories esp when I have so darn little. My mom on the other hand kept saying "Gosh you have little milk" everytime she saw my droplets of milk in the pump. But today, I managed to pump about 1 oz of breast milk (two boobs) combined. It's increased a little compared to yesterday so I hope you are right..

That is so comforting to know. I have a helper here to help me with the babies and everyday she has been telling me how much milk her previous employer had, so much so that the employer asked her to use the breast milk to wash her hands and take bath etc....it's so hurtful to hear these stories esp when I have so darn little. My mom on the other hand kept saying "Gosh you have little milk" everytime she saw my droplets of milk in the pump. But today, I managed to pump about 1 oz of breast milk (two boobs) combined. It's increased a little compared to yesterday so I hope you are right..

I am doing the same right now. Just pump even though there is nothing to trigger the hormones to supply more and breastfeed the twins whenever I feel my breast engorged. They always get hungry after breast feeding (which I can imagine since I only managed to pump 1 -2 oz every day) so I have to substitute with formula in between.

I am doing the same right now. Just pump even though there is nothing to trigger the hormones to supply more and breastfeed the twins whenever I feel my breast engorged. They always get hungry after breast feeding (which I can imagine since I only managed to pump 1 -2 oz every day) so I have to substitute with formula in between.

I wouldn't stress out about it, that only makes it worse. I had people telling me all the time that they had soooo much milk and blah blah blah lol! Everyone is different, and to be honest my twins were the only of my kids that I delivered via c section and the only ones I had the milk issue with. So I'm not sure if maybe that is why I had the issue. You would think with all the hormones in your body from them you would have so much milk you don't know what to do with. My boys are 10 months old and I still alternate between bf and formula feeding because my supply is still low for two babies. I figure at least they are getting some milk from me and then formula to ensure they get everything they need. Don't worry about what other mom's say. You will be ok!!

I wouldn't stress out about it, that only makes it worse. I had people telling me all the time that they had soooo much milk and blah blah blah lol! Everyone is different, and to be honest my twins were the only of my kids that I delivered via c section and the only ones I had the milk issue with. So I'm not sure if maybe that is why I had the issue. You would think with all the hormones in your body from them you would have so much milk you don't know what to do with. My boys are 10 months old and I still alternate between bf and formula feeding because my supply is still low for two babies. I figure at least they are getting some milk from me and then formula to ensure they get everything they need. Don't worry about what other mom's say. You will be ok!!

I stopped producing milk all together when my girls hit 2.5 months but the few times I had gotten major spikes in supply were from yeast. A close friend of mine is a lactation nurse and she kept telling me to eat homemade bread or lots of store bought fresh bread because yeast is a major booster, even nonalcoholic beer has crazy amounts of yeast. I tried out the bread thing and had a day full of bread and the next day I was able to get 4 oz out of each side as opposed to the usual 1 oz for both. I kept trying but my supply eventually dried up due to the inability to pump enough and one baby had severe latching issues. Good luck, I'm sure it'll get there just might need to try a few things out.

I stopped producing milk all together when my girls hit 2.5 months but the few times I had gotten major spikes in supply were from yeast. A close friend of mine is a lactation nurse and she kept telling me to eat homemade bread or lots of store bought fresh bread because yeast is a major booster, even nonalcoholic beer has crazy amounts of yeast. I tried out the bread thing and had a day full of bread and the next day I was able to get 4 oz out of each side as opposed to the usual 1 oz for both. I kept trying but my supply eventually dried up due to the inability to pump enough and one baby had severe latching issues. Good luck, I'm sure it'll get there just might need to try a few things out.

There are products that help. More milk plus is all natural u can take pills or tincture. In 24 hours my supply had doubled. Or ask a dr about domperidone. Its a medicine for children with refux and digestive issues. My friend whose son came at 29 weeks was put on that and she said it helped sooo much!

There are products that help. More milk plus is all natural u can take pills or tincture. In 24 hours my supply had doubled. Or ask a dr about domperidone. Its a medicine for children with refux and digestive issues. My friend whose son came at 29 weeks was put on that and she said it helped sooo much!

Things I've learned to help with milk supply. Water of course , pump, pump, pump, watery fruits/veggies, oatmeal, sesame (tahini), fenugreek (but 6-10 caplets a day), anise hot drink (tastes wonderful...just like hot tea). Kellimom.com for breastfeeding support. Fenugreek didn't do much for me. My twins are almost 5 mo...I've never made more than 4 oz or so. Do whatever you can for your supply if that's your desire and be proud of what you've done. I'm sure your milk volume will continue to increase.

Things I've learned to help with milk supply. Water of course , pump, pump, pump, watery fruits/veggies, oatmeal, sesame (tahini), fenugreek (but 6-10 caplets a day), anise hot drink (tastes wonderful...just like hot tea). Kellimom.com for breastfeeding support. Fenugreek didn't do much for me. My twins are almost 5 mo...I've never made more than 4 oz or so. Do whatever you can for your supply if that's your desire and be proud of what you've done. I'm sure your milk volume will continue to increase.

Get as much skin to skin contact as possible. If possible, spend at least 24 hours in bed with the twins doing nothing except nursing, eating, drinking, & cuddling. Drink an at least a gallon of water everyday. Eat life cereal, oatmeal, indian food, ethiopian food, drink mother's milk tea, quinoa, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, etc. Pump everytime you supplement with formula. The more you nurse, the more your body will produce. Good luck!

Get as much skin to skin contact as possible. If possible, spend at least 24 hours in bed with the twins doing nothing except nursing, eating, drinking, & cuddling. Drink an at least a gallon of water everyday. Eat life cereal, oatmeal, indian food, ethiopian food, drink mother's milk tea, quinoa, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, etc. Pump everytime you supplement with formula. The more you nurse, the more your body will produce. Good luck!

Btw: my milk didn't come in til day 5 & I had a low supply at first. I was lucky to pump 2 oz. By the time the twins were 3 months, I pumped 12-18 oz a day on top of ebf the twins. I had a love/hate relationship with my pump, but it was so worth it. I was able to donate 550 oz to friends and my twins are 16 months now and still nursing. Those first 2 months were horrible, but I am so glad I stuck with it. You can do it!!!

Btw: my milk didn't come in til day 5 & I had a low supply at first. I was lucky to pump 2 oz. By the time the twins were 3 months, I pumped 12-18 oz a day on top of ebf the twins. I had a love/hate relationship with my pump, but it was so worth it. I was able to donate 550 oz to friends and my twins are 16 months now and still nursing. Those first 2 months were horrible, but I am so glad I stuck with it. You can do it!!!

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